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MJ06 LOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,576 mi
Last recorded136,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 103,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,389 miles

bonnet release defective

front screen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, light pitting on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,551 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,429 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,141 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nails in it

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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MJ06 LOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ06 LOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ06 LOU registered?

MJ06 LOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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